Industrial Plant Maintenance Mechanic – Startup & Reliability

Solenis; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401K savings plan

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Solenis is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic for the VFA plant in Suffolk, VA to install, maintain, and troubleshoot equipment ensuring safe, continuous operation. You will collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and Contractors during testing, commissioning, and startup.

Role includes supporting commissioning of a new plant, with an initial Monday–Friday daytime schedule for 1–2 years before shifting to rotating 12-hour shifts. Competitive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years maintenance experience in an industrial plant, preferably chemical operations.
• Good working knowledge of Millwright work, Machining, and/or Pipefitting.
• Knowledge of and experience with all types of drive train equipment (gears, bearings, belts).
• Rotating Equipment Alignment experience is preferred.
• Rigging experience is preferred, along with the operation of lifting equipment.
• Capability of using various types of measuring instruments necessary for the job.
• Ability to lift 55 pounds, excessive walking, bending, kneeling, crawling, continuous climbing of stairs, operate a forklift and cleaning equipment.
• Capability to perform basic mathematics, including fractions, decimal, and understanding of different units of measure
• Ability to follow direction, and communicate across multiple departments
• Able to perform duties in all types of PPE up to an incapsulated suit, able to work in confined spaces and elevated heights.
• Strong problem solving and troubleshooting experience.
• Must be capable of meeting respiratory protection physical standards and fit test requirements, and become qualified under the site Respiratory Protection program.
• Must complete HAZWOPER training and serve on site Emergency Response Team (ERT).
• Prior experience with Preventive and Predictive Maintenance preferred.
• Experience using PCs and Microsoft Office
• Preferred working knowledge of SAP

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, repair, and maintain plant equipment including pumps, valves, scrubbers, agitators, fans, heat exchangers, relief devices, vacuum pumps and systems, and vessels in chemical production and packaging processes, including assisting in identifying root causes, and proposing solutions
• Perform testing, troubleshooting, calibration, configuration, repair, and replacement of site process mechanical equipment for both simple and complex systems. Includes gathering and analyzing data to determine cause using technical manuals, configuration documents, and drawings
• Conduct work activities in a manner that protects the safety or health of employees, visitors and the environment as established by company policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate basic understanding of how equipment works and the fundamentals of preventive and predictive maintenance
• Utilize blueprints, lay‑out drawings, mechanical drawings, schematics, manufacturer specifications and manuals to troubleshoot and repair equipment
• Complete and update documentation in equipment records, databases, and drawings to meet regulatory and Solenis requirements.
• Assist in commissioning and startup activities on the new plant, including contributing to procedure development, participating in trainings, walking down equipment on the plant post‑construction, and troubleshooting issues
• Recommend tools, equipment, or methods to improve the safety or timeliness of system repairs or improve reliability.
• Able to follow written and verbal instructions with minimal direct supervision to meet daily goals.
• Manage all waste streams (non hazardous, hazardous and recyclable material) properly under RCRA and plant guidelines.
• Perform basic operation tasks for utility and services equipment including chillers, cooling towers, generators, air compressors, and steam utilization equipment.

Skills

Millwright

Machining

Pipefitting

Drive train equipment

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Solenis is seeking a Maintenance Mechanic for the VFA plant in Suffolk, VA to install, maintain, and troubleshoot equipment ensuring safe, continuous operation. You will collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and Contractors during testing, commissioning, and startup.

Role includes supporting commissioning of a new plant, with an initial Monday–Friday daytime schedule for 1–2 years before shifting to rotating 12-hour shifts. Competitive benefits are provided.